Should i really buy this monitor?

[Lollipop]

As some of you may or may not know i am really interested in the Samsung SyncMaster S27A850D.

But i don't know if it's worth it, should i just get a 1080p 27" monitor instead?

 

[Aurus_OC]

The panel on this monitor is amazing. And of course there is the WQHD Resolution of 2560x1440. But I would be careful because in order to drive this resolution in games you will need some serious horsepower. So i dont know, it's up to you. You will need more graphics performance for this monitor.

 

[lewwatt]

Yeah with a 560ti you will have to sacrifice options in your game to run 1440p smooth. If you don't plan on upgrading to 7000 series or Nvidias new stuff I would give it a miss and go with a 1080p monitor.

 

[Lollipop]

Still unsure, but what about the BenQ EW2730?

I know that i need more powah to run at a high res, and i was planning to get a 680 or whatever the hell they're going to call it.

 

[yassarikhan786]

If you're looking to get one of the new Nvidia cards then I would get the 27 incher @2560X1440 tbh.

 

[lewwatt]

I agree if you're getting a new card a qHD screen goes hand in hand with it.

 

[BaMb1N0]

i personally would never go for a 16:9 monitor if i had the choice, because i don't think that's ergonomic enough. maybe if you're just watching movies and playing games - but certainly not for any kind of productivity work. as always, this is not a fact but my personal opinion.

 

[MaXiMiZe]

If you're looking to get one of the new Nvidia cards then I would get the 27 incher @2560X1440 tbh.

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[Lollipop]

Still a bit unsure... :/ Probably going to buy the BenQ one first and then when i have finished my second rig, i'll buy the Samsung monitor.

 

[Lollipop]

Best. Purchase. Ever.... I have actually never had a 1080p monitor before... and it is AMAZING! This monitor just looks so goo! Much better than the pic i posted. Went for the BenQ if you hadn't already guessed.

 

[TiDew]

I have this monitor! It's massive, quality, good for your eyes and so on..

But you need the horsepower, like I have 2 570's and on BF3 I get 60-70 fps..